(1) The Minister must , by writing, establish a committee to be known as the regional consultative committee.
Note: For variation and revocation, see subsection 3 3(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) The functions of the committee are:
(a) to facilitate communication between the Commonwealth, the operator of the facility (if any) at the selected site and persons living in or near the region where the selected site is situated; and
(b) such other functions as are prescribed under paragraph ( 4)(a).
(3) An instrument made under subsection ( 1) is not a legislative instrument.
(4) The regulations may prescribe matters relating to the committee, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) the functions of the committee;
(b) the operation and procedures of the committee;
(c) membership of the committee;
(d) term of appointment of members;
(e) remuneration of members;
(f) resignation of members;
(g) disclosure of interests by members;
(h) termination of appointment of members;
(i) leave of absence of members.
(5) If no regulations are in force under subsection ( 4), the committee may operate in the way determined in writing by the committee.